Inter-Hospital Transports on Shabbos Guidelines

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What are the Shabbos drivers instructed to do after every call?

  • Drive to the scene immediately
  • Clean the stretcher and change linen (correct)
  • Approach the medical responder on scene
  • Copy messages from the dispatcher

When should the Shabbos drivers drive to the scene?

  • Only when the hospital calls them directly
  • Never, unless the medical responder directs them
  • Always, unless told otherwise (correct)
  • Only when the dispatcher copies the messages

In an emergency on Shabbos, why are the Shabbos drivers advised not to approach the medical responder on scene?

  • Because they are not trained to assist on scene
  • To respect the medical responder's authority
  • To prevent interference with patient care (correct)
  • To avoid having to clean equipment

What must be explained to a patient demanding to go to the hospital despite not requiring hospitalization?

<p>That only severely sick or injured patients are transported (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it not permissible to give an irreligious Jew your cell phone during an emergency?

<p>To prevent Melocha D’Oraisa from being done (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who should preferably make phone calls to get patients' medical aid details?

<p>Nurses or Reception staff at hospitals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action for Hatzolah responders regarding the Dispatcher’s number?

<p>Programme it into their cell phones speed dial (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should a responder do to limit Melocha when calling Dispatch?

<p>Programme the number into their phone's speed dial (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What important items should a responder carry on Shabbos according to the text?

<p>Driver's licence, medical aid card, credit card, and HPCSA registration card (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the rule regarding carrying house keys and car keys and remotes?

<p>Keep them on the same ring (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it recommended to avoid displaying cell phones and radios in public as a responder?

<p>To avoid disturbing others (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested for responders on duty on Shabbos regarding receiving an Aliyah le’Torah?

<p>Avoiding receiving an Aliyah le’Torah is recommended (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of inter-hospital transports are permitted on Shabbos according to the text?

<p>Transports where the patient is critical and needs immediate intervention (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if there is doubt about allowing a transport on Shabbos?

<p>Calling the ALS team to discuss the case (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action if someone accidentally dials the Hatzolah number on Shabbos?

<p>Explain that they dialed the wrong number and end the call (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What device is recommended for capturing emergency call details according to the text?

<p>Electronic tablet (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what situation should a dispatcher not use a shinui according to the text?

<p>When using the electronic tablet (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct action if the primary team's radios do not respond immediately?

<p>Call them on their cell phones (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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